nugget

Meet Nugget

Age: 1 year (born Jan 2024) Gender: Male Weight: 7.2 kg / 15 lbs (small size) Breed: Wire-haired mixed breed Color: Gold

Health Neutered Vaccinated Heartworm negative

Personality & Behavior

Nugget is a spunky, vibrant little guy with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He’s intelligent, affectionate, and loves being close to his people. Nugget happily greets new faces and enjoys being part of daily life—whether that’s household chores, errands, or relaxing together.



Good with dogs: Yes 


Resource guarding: No 


Barking: Alert barker; may bark when left alone 


Kids: Yes, older children preferred 


Cats: No (strong small-prey drive) 


Shedding: Minimal (regular brushing recommended) 


Energy level: Medium 



Nugget is a fully indoor dog and naturally alert, as many small breeds are, but he truly thrives on companionship and bonding with his person.

Training & Habits



‍ Leash trained: Yes 


Car rides: Yes 


Potty trained: Adjusts well to new home routines (currently living in a foster home) 


Crate trained: Yes, for travel only (not airline carry-on size) 



As with any dog, maintaining a consistent daily routine will help ensure continued potty-training success.

Home Life



When alone: Nugget does not enjoy being left alone and can become anxious and vocal. He will do best with someone who is home most of the time or in a home with another friendly dog for companionship. 


Sleeping: Sleeps indoors on a dog bed and prefers being close to people.



Ideal Home

Nugget is more than just a pet—he’s a devoted companion ready to fill your home with love, joy, and warmth. Because he values companionship so deeply, his ideal home is one where he isn’t left alone for long periods. A homebody adopter, remote worker, or family with another friendly dog would be a wonderful match.

Adopting Nugget means gaining a loyal best friend who will love you unconditionally every single day.

Rescue Story

Nugget’s rescue story is one of patience, kindness, and perfect timing. He was first spotted near a health clinic, following a man and a young girl who believed he belonged to someone else. When it became clear he was alone, Nugget disappeared into the crowd.

Days later, his rescuer spotted him again in the same area. This time, she approached slowly, offering food and patience. Trust was built, and that moment marked the beginning of Nugget’s journey to safety. Over the past month, he has learned what love, consistency, and care feel like—and now he’s ready for a forever home of his own.

Location: Mexico (waiting for a 10-day trial commitment) Adoption Fee: $600 Apply: www.northwestwagrescue.org
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